My Daughter-Very Thoughtful Girl

gwenn

She was writing her letter to Santa yesterday. She asked for all the kids who don't have hair and are sick to get lots of toys and she asked for homeless kids to find homes and get toys. Too precious! However not to helpful for me in shopping. I can honestly say I was never has thoughtful as she is. She is a genuinely kind kid. I keep telling her she should be president when she grows up.

LuAnnH

My daughter embarassed me when she was young, we were at walmart and Santa asked her what she wanted for xmas, she was around 5 and said she wanted an umbrella. Santa asked her again if she wanted anything else and she just said no I want an umbrella, so being frustrated she was not asking for any toys he said well how about your mom, can I bring something for her and she said she would probably like an umbrella too!

Kids are so precious! You never know what will come out of their mouth. You know you did something right when they are unselfish in their requests! Sounds like you are an awesome mom Gwen!

LuAnn

Sunshine430

She'd have my vote as President!

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SoCalLisa

What a wonderful wish!!!

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LuAnnH

I am struggling now with a 18 year old who thinks he knows all! I love my son, couldn't wait to see him when he was completing basic training. Within a week of coming home he got a girl pregnant and started running again with all his loser friends he had before he left for boot camp. He won't get a job, he claims no one will hire him, but he thinks he is so talented that any employer would be lucky to have him and should pay him if he decides to show up and even if he doesn't feel like working......hmmmm, wouldn't we all want that job. Needless to say, I want him to move out so he can grow up but don't want to put him out in his car in winter with a pregnant girlfriend! I love my son dearly but something just seemed to go wrong with this one. The other three are great, over achievers, willing to work for a buck and it doesn't matter what they have to do to earn the money. How can it be that you raise them the same yet you get that rebellious one that makes you CRAZY!

LuAnn

bonny1963

I have two boys-16 and 18. I have been so blessed. My oldest has been working at a Chick-fil-A for 2 1/2 years and the youngest is at the same place for 2 years. They both are home every night and call me whenever they are going to be late. My 18 year old still asks if he can go somewhere when he wants to go out. With all this bc mess going on right now they are so helpful. Yes, I have been blessed and like to brag on them whenever I can. They both saved their money and bought their own cars. They are very responsible and mature for their ages. Thank you God for that.

MargaretB

Isn't that so frustrating. I love my son but he's so frustrating sometimes. I watched some old home movies last night and it brought tears to my eyes because he and the other kids were all so good when they were young. All my kids are good but sometimes they are all in that "it's all about me" stage.....grrrrrr.

Gwenn, sounds like you've done a good jov with your daughter.

Margaret

Anonymous

Margaret, most people grow out of the "all about me" phase. Well, except my mother.

She told me she is living her life for her. "Its all about me" she said!! I asked her when wasn't it about her???!!! Then gave her a list of her doings to us and people. She stopped talking and then said, "Well, I am here doing my duty and not charging you." ..... I told her it was time to leave.

I think if you go thru this with your kids and help them to see that others are out there and effected by their behaviour, they will come around. Left unchecked and spoiled, they will turn out like my mom. Great mommy, knows about band aids and boo-boos, but when it comes to feelings, hearts and really being loyal ...... my mom doesn't have that or a conscience.